Ask practically anyone in modern America how they’re doing, and the answer is likely to be “busy.” It’s a sentiment—and a condition—that’s so ubiquitous that the asker is likely to answer “me too” with a sympathetic nod. Whether it’s an overstuffed work schedule (complete with lunch at your desk) or an air-tight family calendar that…

Ask practically anyone in modern America how they’re doing, and the answer is likely to be “busy.” It’s a sentiment—and a condition—that’s so ubiquitous that the asker is likely to answer “me too” with a sympathetic nod. Whether it’s an overstuffed work schedule (complete with lunch at your desk) or an air-tight family calendar that…